Exploring Immortality Cultivation

Ai Changyuan, who had been slapped by Lu Qianqian, was somewhat puzzled as he pointed at the stage, "Looking at the trend, what I said isn't wrong at all!"

In Shenzhou, the term "practice room" is not entirely innocent. Although Tianling Ridge's Innate Peak has repeatedly emphasized that dual cultivation can forge mana by combining the strength of two people, it also leads to the contamination with the other person's Qi Intent, making the mana discordant and less efficient. Only Ancient Cultivators consider this a treasure. Yet, Cultivators with a taste for that will always be in surplus—like Wave Motion Lord, a senior who ritualistically sacrifices cats, and Schrodinger, for example.

Gradually, the term "practice room" acquired an ambiguous connotation in Shenzhou. Even though here, "booking a room" mostly refers to opening a practice room, it almost carries the same implication as "booking a hotel room."

Lu Qianqian was both angry and amused, "Still on about this!"

Ai Changyuan laughed, "I'm not talking nonsense, see for yourself."

Following his suggestion, Lu Qianqian closed her eyes to calm her mind and sense the breathing of Heaven and Earth. Soon, like someone who accidentally glimpsed something indecent, she abruptly opened her eyes and turned away, "This is too... this is too shameless! Isn't Wang Qi on the same level of genius as you? How could he do such a thing in front of everyone?"

Wang Qi and Bao Xiaoya's Qi Intents were actually getting closer and synchronizing! The direction of the breathing of Heaven and Earth was also changing, and an almost imperceptible channel of circulation was being established over both of them.

This... this... no matter how you look at it, it looks like dual cultivation!

And... and this despicable couple has reached such a mental rapport that they could conduct dual cultivation without any physical contact? This defies the Heavenly Dao!

Bao Xiaofeng completely lost it. His eyes burning red, he roared at the field, "That jerk! I'm going to kill him! I'm going to kill him!"

Su Junyu, a bit helpless, pulled on Bao Xiaofeng and shouted, "This guy's gone mad, someone hold him down! Darn it, charging onto the unified trial field is strictly forbidden by Immortal Alliance Law, a serious crime! Do you want to be thrown into prison?"

In the end, it was Xiang Qi who rushed over and knocked Bao Xiaofeng out with a heavy blow.

Meanwhile, the situation on the field had changed again. Wang Qi and Bao Xiaoya's Qi Intents had become indistinguishable from each other. Bao Xiaoya had incorporated the basic Fuzzy Mathematics, which Wang Qi had deduced on-site, into her cultivation, mastering the entrance to Fuzzy Mathematics, while Wang Qi, through Bao Xiaoya's comprehension, had adopted the subsequent structured Fuzzy Mathematics into his Cultivation. Not wanting to arise suspicion, he couldn't depict the later parts for Bao Xiaoya, but not wanting to give up on a disciple of the Bo Family with such high talent, he simply opened up his Mana Power Intent to Bao Xiaoya, letting her directly feel the concept of Fuzzy Mathematics through Mana Power Intent!

Although this was far less direct and clear than using mathematical language to deduce, Wang Qi could simply say that he now only had the inspiration for the later components and had no idea how to realize them.

Since he had finished explaining the parts that could be explained, he had stopped his mathematical deductions. Currently, he and Bao Xiaoya were sitting opposite each other, each absorbing useful inspirations from the other's Cultivation methods. Gradually, their Mana Power Intents became more aligned, and their understanding of both Mana and Mathematics deepened!

Then, an anomaly quietly occurred.

Ai Changyuan, floating in the air, suddenly shook and nearly fell to the ground. Lu Qianqian gasped in shock, "Changyuan, what's happening?"

Ai Changyuan slowly descended to the ground, confused, "It's becoming vague?"

The breathing of Heaven and Earth became vague.

It wasn't just Ai Changyuan, all Foundation Establishment Cultivators using the Flying Technique and hovering in mid-air felt it. They all slowly descended to the ground with puzzled expressions.

The breathing of Heaven and Earth was changing. The originally distinct Spirit Energy Flow was becoming cloudy. This shift was significant enough to impact a Foundation Establishment Cultivator's battle law in real-time.

The mental method of the Modern coincides its roots with the breathing of Heaven and Earth, and reciprocally, the cultivation of the Modern can also affect the breathing of Heaven and Earth. Wang Qi and Bao Xiaoya were currently in a profound state where their mental methods resonated, increasing their influence several-fold, and causing the breathing of Heaven and Earth in that area to converge towards them!

Vagueness. Chaos.

They had become the center of this small space!

Their Qi Intents clashed like eagles in a skirmish, entwining and rising continuously. Gradually, the Qi Intent surrounding Bao Xiaoya changed, and the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth flowed toward her body like water, but her body was like a leaking pot, expelling as much spiritual energy as it took in.

Yet within this cycle of absorption and release, the purity of her mana considerably increased.

"A breakthrough," Su Junyu nodded in the distance, "With a few more days of consolidation, she will officially enter the Qi Cultivation Late Stage."

Bao Xiaoya had actually broken through!

Sensing the situation, Mao Zimiao grew a bit anxious, "Shiqin, this is bad for Xiao Qi, right? Right?"

Wu Shiqin frowned as she glanced at her bleeding hand, "Claws…"

"Oh! Sorry!" Mao Zimiao embarrassedly retracted her hand. She had gotten so excited that she had grabbed Wu Shiqin's hand too hard, inadvertently showing her Innate Divine Ability.

Wu Shiqin, enduring the pain, said, "That's not what you're really concerned about... Never mind. From my point of view, Wang Qi should have won this match."

"Why? Didn't the other party break through?"

Wu Shiqin shook her head, "The biggest problem for Wang Qi before was the insufficiency of mana after his battle with Ai Changyuan. Now, he has replenished it. Even if Bao Xiaoya made a breakthrough, this breakthrough was dominated by Wang Qi, and the benefits he reaped will only be greater!"

Indeed, although he hadn't made a breakthrough, Wang Qi learned much more from Bao Xiaoya than what she could have possibly learned from him! With a systematic understanding of fuzzy theory in his mind, he inherently had an advantage in this insight about "fuzziness." And Bao Xiaoya's epiphany even filled the gaps in his application of Spirit Energy Theory!

More importantly, he had decided to use the calculator structure as the theoretical foundation for his cultivation, making mathematical logic especially important. Fuzzy algorithms are a major breakthrough in mathematics and hold significant meaning for computer science. Grasping fuzzy algorithms ahead of time would be of great help for his Core Formation and even for his Primordial Spirit!

Suddenly, Bao Xiaoya's delicate body trembled, disconnecting from Wang Qi. Sensing this, Wang Qi withdrew from his contemplation and raised his long sword.

Now, I'm not afraid of you!

But who knew, Bao Xiaoya suddenly bowed to Wang Qi and said, "Senior Brother's knowledge in mathematics is profound, I am inferior. In this game, I admit defeat."

Eh? Wang Qi was taken aback and asked, "But... don't you want to become a True Inheritor of Wanfa?"

Bao Xiaoya spoke earnestly, "I contested for the True Inheritor status because it provided better conditions to study mathematics. But seeing Senior Brother's deductions today has made me happier than if I had become the True Inheritor. Moreover, Senior Brother's mathematical abilities are indeed far superior to mine. I am not as good as you, so I concede."

But... we were supposed to be in a martial competition...

Bao Xiaoya continued, "Inner Sect Disciples have the chance to be promoted to True Inheritor after three years from admission. I will strive for it again then."

Watching Bao Xiaoya leave without looking back, Wang Qi couldn't help but smile in silence. The Bao Family really are one-tracked minds... getting carried away with fuzzy mathematics and forgetting all about the True Inheritor status.

However, these fellows who are wholeheartedly dedicated to the Dao... are indeed quite adorable.

After leaving the field, Wang Qi approached the referee with an odd look on his face and reported that he needed to refine and digest his gains, requesting leave to go away. As cultivators prioritized the pursuit of the Dao and their cultivation above all, even an examination had to give way to these two matters. With permission granted, Wang Qi then headed towards the Immortal Institute.

On his way back to the Immortal Institute, he encountered an unexpected person. Chen Jingyun seemed to have been waiting there for quite some time, and upon seeing Wang Qi, he cut to the chase, "There are several other sects interested in taking you in, and the conditions are very appealing. They asked me to inquire about your interest in changing your allegiance."

Wang Qi expressed his interest, "What conditions?"

"Burning Gold Valley offers an Inner Sect Disciple position at the Crocodile God House. And then, positions as a True Inheritor at the Guiyi Alliance's Light Hall, Tianling Ridge's Jiyin Valley, and Yangshen Pavilion. Among them, Light Hall requires that you stay away from the Thunder Pavilion, while Yangshen Pavilion... lets you make any request. Whether it's to be a disciple of Carefree Sect or whatever, it's up to you."

Wang Qi smiled brightly, "I see... well then. I'll still choose Wanfa Sect."

Chen Jingyun said emotionlessly, "I still won't let you enter the Mountain Gate."

"It's okay, I never intended to enter the Mountain Gate," Wang Qi said amicably at first, but his tone suddenly turned sharp, "I just want the Sect Leader to know my current worth!"

Out of respect for Chen Jingyun's status as a mathematician, Wang Qi had once held him in esteem. However, the competition just then had wiped away any personal fondness he'd had for Chen Jingyun.

So, he arranged for my battle with Ai Changyuan until I was exhausted and then had me compete with Bao Xiaoya? Haha, if he did not want to accept me as a disciple, there was no need for such bets and feigned apologies.

Chen Jingyun frowned, "Do not joke about your own Immortal Path."

Wang Qi replied with a silent smile. Having comprehended the essence of "being true to himself," and after today's events, he realized that sticking with one mentor was actually a waste of time and exposed him to the risk of revealing too much of his theory and attracting suspicion. Being banished from the sect at the beginning of his cultivation journey turned out to be a good choice.

Chen Jingyun attempted to persuade him further, but Wang Qi said, "Master Chen, I'll leave my words here. Wanfa Sect is the most suitable sect for my development. If you don't want to lose face, you can also repudiate the agreement about the Primordial Spirit Heaven Barrier; after all, only a few people like Palace Master Deng even know about it. However, I am determined to join Wanfa Sect—not a matter of whether you will accept me but whether I wish to join. How is the Immortal Alliance Law written?"

The Immortal Alliance Law states, "Unified trials, and disciples join at will."

With those words, there was no longer any room for compromise. Chen Jingyun gave Wang Qi one last look and left.

After upsetting a Great Grandmaster at his peak, Wang Qi felt not the slightest pressure, but instead, he felt refreshingly enlightened. He chuckled and continued on his way to the Immortal Institute.

The setting sun stretched his shadow a bit longer. Wang Qi suddenly became alertly conscious that he had grown taller again. It was only now that he truly felt, "Another year has passed."

When Xiang Qi brought him here last year, he was still just a child, but now he could probably be considered a young man.

Wang Qi realized only now that his life at the academy had come to an end.

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At the request of the first Steward of this book, bonus chapter, 3000 words, muah~

Volume two, officially ends.